Georgia Senate approves bill to limit 'divisive concepts' in schools
Voting along party lines, the Georgia Senate approved legislation Friday that bans the teaching of "divisive concepts" in public schools.
Voting along party lines, the Georgia Senate approved legislation Friday that bans the teaching of "divisive concepts" in public schools.
Gas tax suspension unanimously approved by full Georgia House
The full Georgia House gave its unanimous approval for legislation to suspend the state motor fuel taxes on Friday.
The full Georgia House gave its unanimous approval for legislation to suspend the state motor fuel taxes on Friday.
Georgia House committee approves bill to crack down on catalytic converter thieves
A Georgia House committee unanimously approved a bill Thursday that lawmakers believe will help the state go after thieves who steal catalytic converters.
A Georgia House committee unanimously approved a bill Thursday that lawmakers believe will help the state go after thieves who steal catalytic converters.
Questions swirl around cityhood in Cobb County
Cityhood is a hot topic in Cobb County. Voters in 4 parts of the county will soon be making a decision on whether they want to become their own city.
Cityhood is a hot topic in Cobb County. Voters in 4 parts of the county will soon be making a decision on whether they want to become their own city.
CEO wins medical marijuana license then gives $50,000 to Governor Kemp's Leadership Committee
The CEO of one of only 6 companies selected to grow medical cannabis gave Governor Brian Kemp’s Leadership Committee $50,000 weeks after his company was awarded a license.
The CEO of one of only 6 companies selected to grow medical cannabis gave Governor Brian Kemp’s Leadership Committee $50,000 weeks after his company was awarded a license.
Georgia Senate votes down proposed changes to hands-free law
The Georgia Senate voted down a bill Wednesday that would have carved out new exceptions to the state's hands-free driving law.
The Georgia Senate voted down a bill Wednesday that would have carved out new exceptions to the state's hands-free driving law.
Georgia gas tax suspension approved by House subcommittee
A Georgia House subcommittee approved legislation to suspend motor fuel taxes following a push from Gov. Brian Kemp and state lawmakers.
A Georgia House subcommittee approved legislation to suspend motor fuel taxes following a push from Gov. Brian Kemp and state lawmakers.
Georgia bill prohibits bids by Russian businesses for state contracts in support of Ukraine
The bill would prohibit Russian-owned companies from submitting proposals for state contracts and would deliver hefty fines to businesses that try to conceal links to Russia.
The bill would prohibit Russian-owned companies from submitting proposals for state contracts and would deliver hefty fines to businesses that try to conceal links to Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin a 'bloodthirsty tyrant,' Georgia lawmaker says
Georgia House Speaker David Ralston introduced HR 920, which calls on President Joe Biden and the U.S. Congress in hopes of bringing the conflict to a peaceful conclusion.
Georgia House Speaker David Ralston introduced HR 920, which calls on President Joe Biden and the U.S. Congress in hopes of bringing the conflict to a peaceful conclusion.
New bill could require Georgia businesses to accept cash, give change
A new bill at the state Capitol would require all Georgia businesses to accept cash and provide exact change to customers.
A new bill at the state Capitol would require all Georgia businesses to accept cash and provide exact change to customers.
Fox News Poll: Kemp shows wider lead over Perdue in GOP primary race for governor
A new Fox News Poll shows Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp now with an 11 point lead over former Sen. David Perdue in the race for the GOP nomination for governor.
A new Fox News Poll shows Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp now with an 11 point lead over former Sen. David Perdue in the race for the GOP nomination for governor.
Georgia House passes bill to overhaul mental health care system
Bi-partisan HB 1013 forces insurers to cover mental health and substance abuse issues the same way they cover physical conditions.
Bi-partisan HB 1013 forces insurers to cover mental health and substance abuse issues the same way they cover physical conditions.
Does your roof have these shingles? Why some want a Georgia law to make insurance carriers pay up
Whenever an Atlas Chalet customer suffered roof damage, some insurance companies would only pay to replace individual shingles, leaving homeowners stuck paying for a new roof on their own or with a patch job that no contractor would warranty.
Whenever an Atlas Chalet customer suffered roof damage, some insurance companies would only pay to replace individual shingles, leaving homeowners stuck paying for a new roof on their own or with a patch job that no contractor would warranty.
Mother pushes to prevent heat-related deaths of Georgia's young athletes
Michelle Wright made an emotional plea Monday during a hearing on a proposed bill for the second time in three years.
Michelle Wright made an emotional plea Monday during a hearing on a proposed bill for the second time in three years.
Herschel Walker visits Atlanta school to learn about school choice
Former University of Georgia running back Herschel Walker officially joined the world of politics Monday when he qualified to run for U.S. Senate.
Former University of Georgia running back Herschel Walker officially joined the world of politics Monday when he qualified to run for U.S. Senate.
Georgia bill seeks to raise penalties for fleeing police
Georgia lawmakers are seeking to raise the penalties for people who flee from police.
Georgia lawmakers are seeking to raise the penalties for people who flee from police.
Georgia House: Ban some race teaching, list parent rights
Bills pending in Georgia would allow parents to ask for “inappropriate” materials to be removed, ban the teaching of “divisive concepts” on race and prohibit transgender girls from playing on girls’ sports teams.
Bills pending in Georgia would allow parents to ask for “inappropriate” materials to be removed, ban the teaching of “divisive concepts” on race and prohibit transgender girls from playing on girls’ sports teams.
Georgia senators seek to ban state vaccine mandates for year
Republicans supporting Senate Bill 345, which moves to the House for more debate, say the state shouldn’t be able to force the inoculation against the respiratory illness. Democrats say the GOP is kowtowing to misinformation on vaccines.
Republicans supporting Senate Bill 345, which moves to the House for more debate, say the state shouldn’t be able to force the inoculation against the respiratory illness. Democrats say the GOP is kowtowing to misinformation on vaccines.
Bill addressing Georgia mental health care system moves forward at Capitol
Georgia has seen a spike in substance abuse and consistently ranks near the bottom of states for access to mental health care. A new bill the aims to tackle these issues is moving forward at the state Capitol.
Georgia has seen a spike in substance abuse and consistently ranks near the bottom of states for access to mental health care. A new bill the aims to tackle these issues is moving forward at the state Capitol.
Georgia voters could decide on legalizing horse race betting
Voters in Georgia could get a chance to say if the state should legalize gambling on horse races.
Voters in Georgia could get a chance to say if the state should legalize gambling on horse races.